"And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils."
Biblical Name · Hebrew/Aramaic Origin
Magdalena Meaning in the Bible
Magdalena
girl
Magdalena means "Woman from Magdala; Tower", a girl's name of Hebrew/Aramaic origin. Magdalena appears in the King James Bible, and Luke 8:2 is the passage most often tied to it. Magdalena celebrates radical transformation — from the deepest bondage to the first witness of resurrection, showing that no past disqualifies anyone from God's purposes.
Is Magdalena in the Bible?
Yes — Magdalena (spelled Magdalene in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/mag-duh-LEE-nuh/
OriginHebrew/Aramaic
MeaningWoman from Magdala; Tower
What does Magdalena mean?
Magdalena is a girl name of Hebrew/Aramaic origin meaning "Woman from Magdala; Tower". Magdalena is the full form of the name associated with Mary Magdalene — the woman from whom Jesus cast out seven demons, who became one of His most devoted followers, and who was the first witness of the resurrection.
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What does Magdalena mean in the Bible?
Magdalena means "Woman from Magdala; Tower" and is a name of Hebrew/Aramaic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Magdalena is the full form of the name associated with Mary Magdalene — the woman from whom Jesus cast out seven demons, who became one of His most devoted followers, and who was the first witness of the resurrection. Her transformation from bondage to devotion is one of Scripture's most powerful stories.
Where does Magdalena appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Magdalena is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Luke 8:2. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Magdalena?
Magdalena has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Magdalena?
Magdalena is mentioned across 4 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Magdalena?
Magdalena celebrates radical transformation — from the deepest bondage to the first witness of resurrection, showing that no past disqualifies anyone from God's purposes.
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What names are related to Magdalena?
Names that pair well with Magdalena
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Onesimus
boy
"Useful; Profitable; Beneficial"
Magdalena & Onesimus
Abednego
boy
"Servant of Nego (a Babylonian god)"
Magdalena & Abednego
Abimelech
boy
"My father is king; Father of the king"
Magdalena & Abimelech
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Magdalena & Abraham
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Magdalena & Abraham
Adonijah
boy
"My lord is Yahweh"
Magdalena & Adonijah
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Magdalena name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Magdalena (spelled Magdalene in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Magdalena means "Woman from Magdala; Tower." It is a Hebrew/Aramaic name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew/Aramaic. Magdalena comes into English from Hebrew/Aramaic and carries the sense "Woman from Magdala; Tower." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Magdalena
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Magdalena?
You can read every verse where Magdalena appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.